The 104th Illinois State Checker Tournament
will be held on April 4th & 5th, 2009 at the Illinois
Centre Mall, which is located near the intersection of 57 and State Highway 13
(Exit 54B), Marion, Illinois. Registration on Saturday is from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
with the business meeting at 9:00 a.m. and playing beginning at 9:45 a.m. There
will be four rounds on Saturday and three on Sunday. I hope to have enough
players for a “C” division to attract beginners. The entry fee will be $10.00.

A recommended motel is the Super 8 in
Marion, Illinois. Phone number for the Super 8 is 618-993-5577. This is a newly
renovated and very clean motel. Room rates are $45.00 plus tax. Directions to
Super 8 is located to the left off the first stop light West of Exit 54 B. The
mall is located at the 3-rd stop light west of the same exit. Turn right at this
third light and go to the back of the mall toward the Target parking lot. Park
in the lot before Target and the door will lead to the food court where we will
be playing. For more information please call Gene Ellison, at 618-962-3321 or
email gellison@shawneelink.net.

The American Checker Federation requires
membership ($25.00) for all participants at ACF-sanctioned tournament. All Class
“A” players must have ACF membership to play. Class “B ” player will not be
required to have ACF or Associate membership to play this year.